READING, Pa. – Junior forward
Sam Santos' (Columbia, Md./Oakland Mills) goal in the 28th minute proved to be the difference for the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's soccer team Wednesday night (Oct. 15). St. Mary's College (9-5-1, 6-0-0 UEC) stretched its win streak to six with a 1-0 triumph over Penn State Berks (3-11-0, 2-2-0 UEC) in United East Conference action.
How It Happened
- The Seahawks controlled possession from start to finish but Josh Martin kept Berks in the game with strong play in goal.
- Santos broke through at 27:14 as he found the top right corner from the left side of the penalty box off an assist from sophomore forward Nick Haney (Chesapeake Beach, Md./Northern).
- SMCM outshot the Nittany Lions, 14-0, in the second half with four being turned away by Martin, one hitting the crossbar, and the others off target.
Inside the Box Score
- St. Mary's College finished with a 26-4 shot advantage, including an 11-1 margin in shots on target.
- The Seahawks also collected a 13-1 edge in corner kicks.
St. Mary's College
- Junior goalie Jordon Eckman (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) needed just one save to record his third shutout this year and move to 4-2-1 on the season.
- SMCM is still atop the conference team standings with 18 points.
Penn State Berks
- Berks lost its third straight despite 10 stops by Martin.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Oct. 18 vs. Cairn (3-7-3, 2-2-1 UEC) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 3 pm (Senior Day/Hawktoberfest)
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